COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 1 FROM COUNTY HIGHWAY 32 TO COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 4

COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 23 FROM EDGEWOOD ST. TO COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 16

COUNTYSTATE AID HIGWAY 1 FROM COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 9 TO COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 3

COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 9 & COUNTY HIGHWAY 45 INTERSECTION

LENGTHS ARE 4.4, 6.3, 4.0, AND 0.4 MILES

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Sherburne County Board of Commissioners at the office of the undersigned until 9:45 a.m.June 9th, 2009.

THE MAJOR QUANTITIES OF WORK ARE:

2,964 CYExcavation (Common)

15,542 TONClass 5 Aggregate

169,941 SYReclaim Bituminous Surface

44,491 TonSP Wearing Course Mixture

108,587 LFMilled Rumble Stripe

2.9 ACSeeding

58 GALSWhite and Yellow Striping Paint

Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations.

READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL

PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS

The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders:

in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award;

in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin;

in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age;

in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.

If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement, you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate.

The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors:

"It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency."

"It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3)."

A minimum goal of 13.0 % Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

Bids will be opened publicly by the CountyEngineer after the hour set for receiving bids at the SherburneCountyGovernmentCenter, 13880 US Highway 10, 13880 Business Center Drive, Elk River, Minnesota55330-4601.

Proposals, plans and specifications may be examined at the office of the Sherburne County Highway Engineer, 425 Jackson Avenue, Elk River, Minnesota55330.

Request for plans must be accompanied by check, draft, or money order, payable to the Sherburne County Treasurer.Plans - $50.00 and mailed-add an additional $5.00.Bids must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bidder’s Bond made payable to the Sherburne County Treasurer as a proposal guarantee for at least 5% of the amount of the bid.

No bidder may withdraw their bid (which shall include the Certified Check or the Bidder’s Bond) within 15 days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids.

The CountyBoard will consider award of the contract at the bid opening contingent upon CountyAttorney review.It is the County’s intent to begin grading operations by July 20th, 2009.All work shall be completed by August 28th, 2009.

The CountyBoard reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.